Origin
Fairmount, PA
Morning in Fairmount on Friday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmount, PA to Reading, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmount, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairmount, PA to Reading, PA covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, Beaver Valley Pike, US 222 BUS for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.8 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Fairmount, PA to Reading, PA covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.8 miles in near Hempstead Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.8 miles (Hempstead Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.4 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
20.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Hempstead Road
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 222 North: Reading
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 222 North: Reading
7
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 222 BUS
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shill...
5
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fairmount, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.
Shillington
46.4 mi in
|
~1h 5m
|
via US 222 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 22.8 mi | 27m |
| Beaver Valley Pike | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| US 222 BUS | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Lampeter Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Robert Fulton Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Little Britain Road North | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| US 30 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pitney Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 22.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Fairmount Road
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fairmount Road
2
Turn right onto Little Britain Road North
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Little Britain Road North
3
Turn straight onto US 222
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Robert Fulton Highway
4
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Church Street
5
Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
6
Continue on US 222
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaver Valley Pike
7
Turn right onto Penn Grant Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Penn Grant Road
8
Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lampeter Road
9
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pitney Road
10
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hempstead Road
11
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
396 ft
·
7 sec
·
Greenfield Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 30 West
13
Merge onto US 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
15
Continue on US 222
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 222
16
Continue on US 222
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 222
17
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 222 BUS
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
20
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Fairmount, PA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Fairmount, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Reading, PA
The final approach into Reading, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.62 one way
$17.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Reading, PA
Morning in Reading on Friday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Lancaster, PA
26 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairmount, PA to Reading, PA covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, Beaver Valley Pike, US 222 BUS. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Fairmount, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.8 miles (Hempstead Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.4 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fairmount, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail and First State National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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